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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Six months ago today, I embarked on a personal "wellness" journey. 182 days ago, I changed my diet, outlook, and perspective - on a quest for better health and confidence. Something I sorely lacked after giving birth to two beautiful boys, and enduring the hardest two years of my life (more on that soon).

That said, half a year later, the weight I set out to "lose" is gone, but more importantly, I've "gained" a sense of strength and mental fortitude I never knew possible?! The attitude of "I can, and I will," now directs my thoughts most days. And I'm never going back...

As a side note, it's hard for even me to see these side-by-side shots. It's sad, actually. And it's not so much from an external, superficial point-of-view, my emotional response. It's because I remember how trapped, and unhappy I felt in my own skin.

182 days ago, I made the best decision to put myself first - to focus on my health. And I'm a better wife, mother, and person for it!

2 comments:

You are seriously a hot mama in both- but the bikini shot on the right in that last one looks like a 20 year old! And to think- that tummy carried two babies! Great work- it's one of the hardest things to do and continue doing! You look so great!

Since the awkward years of girlhood, I've been scribbling it all down. Yet, my desire to write and tell a story truly intensified after the birth of my first child, Aksel. (Who was diagnosed with autism at 20-months-old.)
With the support of an understanding husband, two boys, and a dog-like cat, I'm conversing with the world about life, love, and the mommy lessons along the way. Oh, and my experiences raising a special-needs child, too.
Expect a lot of baby talk without the babble.